Crew Leader

Eco-Chic Gardens is hiring Horticulturists to join our growing team of landscape professionals! 

Why Work with Us?

We believe in helping people bring their landscaping dreams to life. We operate in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and have a promote-from-within culture. We are seeking professional gardeners to join our growing team and provide support to our Crew Members. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys detail-oriented, estate-style gardening and wants to lead and be part of a team.

We are offering:

● Competitive starting pay between $27-$35/hour (commensurate with experience)
● Healthcare (50% Employer paid)
● Paid Time Off
● Paid Lunch Breaks
● Overtime Pay
● Job Training
● Career Growth Opportunities

Who You Are: 
You have a bachelor’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture or related field.

You have 5+ years of landscape experience, preferably in private estate, residential, or public gardens. 

You are dependable, punctual, honest and respectful.

And if you are a strong leader and team player with a passion for horticulture and design, we encourage you to apply!

Qualified applicants must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Ornamental Horticulture or related field

• 5+ years of successful landscape team management and hands in the dirt experience

• Strong plant identification skills

• Experience with new garden installation, maintenance, and rotation of detail-oriented and diverse seasonal planters

• The ability to perform a full range of horticultural tasks and duties with minimum guidance

• Proficient with hand tools and motorized landscape equipment.
  
  
• Experience with hardscaping and use of heavy equipment (skid steerers, bobcats, etc) preferred.

• Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License a plus.

• A Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate company vehicles, trucks, and trailers safely.

• Reliable transportation and the ability to arrive at work on time.

• Ability to walk, kneel, bend, and lift at least 50 pounds and work outdoors in various weather conditions

Responsibilities of a Horticulturist at Eco-Chic Gardens:
Our Horticulturists lead and mentor our Team Members using horticulturally-correct and recognized best-management practices and standards while performing various landscape duties such as: 

Planting bed installation and garden maintenance.
Tasks include:

• Sod removal when necessary, soil amendment and fertilizer applications

• Planting small, medium, and large trees – B&B and Containers 

• Planting shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs

• Pruning and staking trees and perennials

• Dividing and transplanting annuals and perennials

• Deadheading, weeding, watering

• Simple irrigation set up and monitoring

• Edging, mulching, and site clean-up

• IPM Monitoring, recommendations, and execution

Seasonal containers. 

Tasks include:

• Designing, planting, fertilizing, topdressing, watering, simple irrigation set up and monitoring, weeding, deadheading, IPM, and any necessary ongoing maintenance of potted plants. 

● Transporting personnel and materials 
● Utilizing and maintaining hand tools and motorized landscape equipment. 

● Adhering to safety standards at the shop and on the work site

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. We can't wait to hear from you!